Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Botafogo v Vasco da Gama - Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - September 13, 2020 Vasco da Gama's Ygor Catatau celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Vasco da Gama moved into fourth place in Brazil's Serie A on Sunday with a 3-2 win over city rivals Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro.
Ribamar put Vasco ahead after 35 minutes but although Matheus equalized for the home side five minutes into the second half, a quick double from German Cano and Ygor in the 71st and 73rd minutes respectively put Vasco 3-1 ahead and in the driving seat.
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